List of historic United States Marines

The following is a list of the prominent names in U. S. Marine Corps lore—the people who make up what the Marines call "Knowledge". Names in this list are notable for actions made as a Marine; individuals whose notability is unrelated to service in uniform can be found at List of United States Marines.

Frank E. Petersen – first African-American aviator Marine, first African-American Marine general, first African-American to command a fighter squadron, a fighter air group, an air wing and a major base.[12]

Staff Sergeant Reckless - the first horse to hold an official rank in the United States Marines and U.S. military in general. S/Sgt. Reckless was a decorated war horse who served in numerous combat actions during the Korean War, carrying supplies and ammunition, and was also used to evacuate wounded.[14][15]

France Silva – the first Marine of Hispanic descent to be awarded the Medal of Honor